Osteoporosis is a condition that affects millions of Australians, particularly women over the age of 50. At Action Rehab we often treat patients with wrist fractures resulting from osteoporosis. In this article, we’ll explore the connection between wrist fractures and osteoporosis, as well as preventative measures and treatment options. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is…
Flexor Tendon Repair: Empowering Your Hand’s Road to Rehabilitation Who is ready to flex? In this blog, we are going to detail what to expect from a post-operative flexor tendon repair of the hand. Recovering from a post-operative flexor tendon repair is often quite challenging, as the flexor tendon system in your hand is complex…
What is the Volar Plate? The volar plate is a fibrocartilaginous structure that is located on the volar (palmar) side of the finger joints in the hand. Surrounding these joints are the joint capsule, collateral ligaments and the central slip tendon. The purpose of this structure is to limit hyperextension of the joint and to…
AFL is a high-impact sport that demands strength, agility, and a whole lot of grit. But what happens when players get injured on the field? Today, we’re taking a closer look at one of the most common types of injuries in AFL: hand injuries. From fractures to dislocations and sprains, these injuries can significantly…
Smartphones and social media have become an increasingly important part of our lives. We spend many hours scrolling on various social platforms to stay connected with loved ones, learn new things or just as a form of stress relief to end the day. However, a number of individuals have noticed finger, hand and elbow pains…
The hand is one the best anatomical tools we have as a human, it is used frequently for countless daily activities, in work, sport and leisure. The function of our fingers often seems insignificant but a finger fractures can severely impair our daily activities and quality of life. In Australia the most common work-related injury…
Scaphoid fractures predominantly occur in young, active individuals, most commonly resulting from a fall on the outstretched hand. The scaphoid bone is the most important carpal bone in your wrist. Scaphoid fractures account for 79% of carpal fractures making it the most commonly injured bone in young adults. Diagnosis and assessment of Scaphoid Fracture Early…
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